Porsche 928 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Porsche 928 model year (1978–1995) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Porsche 928 Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 9
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
Best Porsche 928 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Problem score: 2
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
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Porsche 928 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Good |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Good |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | Avoid |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
All 18 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Porsche 928 Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder 928 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year 928 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1979 Porsche 928 if possible. It has 3 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 9 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year 928 to buy?+
The 1984 Porsche 928 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which 928 has the fewest problems?+
The 1984, 1993, 1978 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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